Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 turns back the clock with classic Prestige mode, where XP and leveling up fast are more important than ever. And that means double XP weekends are key.
The harsh reality of classic Prestige sets in once you enter, and everything gets reset to level one. It’s a bummer each time it happens, but that just means it’s time to have fun unlocking everything all over again in the latest CoD.
The fun settles down once you realize you’re missing your loadouts and weapons, so it’s time to level up as fast as possible. Thankfully, double XP weekends in BO6 are a thing, and they’re the perfect time to maximize your XP gains and burn through a Prestige over the course of a few days with lots of gaming.
Here’s when the next double XP weekend is in BO6 so you can plan accordingly.
Next BO6 double XP weekend
Double your XP, double your fun. Image via Activision
Call of Duty’s double XP weekends happen every so often throughout the year. They usually take place during holidays, after the release of new content, and towards the end of seasons, whenever the XP grind is most important as players aim to finish their battle passes.
The next double XP weekend starts on Friday, May 23, at 11am CT, and is likely to end on Monday, May 26 at the same time. The event features double XP (player level) and double weapon XP for a few days.
A double XP weekend is coming soon. Screenshot by Dot Esports
Even though double XP weekends are only a few short days whenever they are live, make sure not to burn yourself out on the CoD grind. Another double XP weekend should be coming shortly, so pace yourself and have fun while you can.
Remember, no double XP weekend is worth it if you don’t have the will or desire to play. Prestige Master will come in due time.
Double XP start and end times
Double XP weekends begin at 9am PT / 11am CT / 12pm ET / 4pm GMT on a Thursday or Friday, then coming to an end on the following Monday at the same times. However, double XP weekends are often extended, particularly if there are server issues.
The double XP event beginning on May 23 lines up perfectly with the final weekend of CoD season three—so it’s a great time to grind your Prestige, level up your weapons, and earn the remaining unlocked items in your battle pass before heading into season four.
Best XP farm in BO6 double XP
Get the job done, double time. Image via Activision
Double XP weekends are the best time to play BO6 to make the grind through Prestige levels much faster, but twice the XP is only the start. There are other ways to maximize your XP gains during these special weekends, like these:
- Spam tacticals like concussion, flash, and decoy grenades, along with Scorestreaks like UAV and Counter-UAV, for extra assists and points.
- Use Dispatcher and Bank Roll perks for easy Scorestreaks and better score.
- Save up Mastery Badges to unlock during double XP.
- Play small maps and fast-paced respawn modes (Face Off, Stakeout 24/7, etc.)
- For less effort, zone out and casually play Zombies for XP.
- Complete daily challenges every day that double XP is live.
For more information on how to rank up quickly in BO6, check out our guide on the fastest way to level up.
Black Ops 6 double XP weekend schedule
DatesHighlightsNov. 1 to 5Nuketown 24/7 Nov. 27 to Dec. 2Prop Hunt, Stakeout 24/7, Hardcore Stakeout 24/7, Double GobbleGums in ZombiesDec. 13 to 16Double XP, double weapon XP, double battle pass XP, and double GobbleGum earn rateDec. 25 to Jan. 3Double XP and double weapon XPJan. 17 to 20Double XP, double weapon XP, double battle pass XP, double GobbleGums in ZombiesFeb. 6 to 12The Terminator event, Gun Game, War Machine Scorestreak, double XP, double weapon XP (extended 48 hours)Feb. 14 to 17Shadow Hunt event, Double XP, double weapon XP, double battle pass XP, and double GobbleGum earn rateMarch 28 to April 2Double XP, double weapon XP, double battle pass XP, and double GobbleGum earn rateApril 4 to 8Double XP and double weapon XPMay 8 to 12Double XP and double weapon XPMay 15 to May 19Double battle pass XPMay 23 to May 26Double XP and double weapon XP
This article will be updated whenever the next double XP weekend is announced for BO6.
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